Here, you won't just apply textbook formulas to predictable problems. You'll stretch your thinking, push your capabilities, and work alongside people who refuse to accept that engineering has reached its ceiling. All while helping to shape spaces and structures that transform communities for the better.
Available Roles
After the successful launch of our Christchurch office, we’re growing our local team as we establish DHC as the go-to structural engineers in Ōtautahi and across the South Island.
We’re now looking for an intermediate to senior engineer to join us. What matters most is finding the right person to help us grow, so there’s some flexibility in how the role is shaped provided the key criteria below are met.
This role offers real room to grow. You’ll lead projects directly with clients and other consultants, while helping to establish a new office. That means opportunities to develop leadership and management skills, as well as your technical expertise, with the backing of our 50+ team in Auckland.
We have a strong pipeline of projects across New Zealand, including a new 13-storey office building in Christchurch, giving you exposure to career-defining work.
For over 20 years, DHC has built a reputation for delivering solutions that are efficient, practical, and buildable. If this sounds like the right fit, send your CV and cover letter through to us by clicking on the link below or contact Anthony Willard at anthony.w@dhc.nz for a confidential chat.
What you'll do
- Lead design and documentation for new builds, alterations, assessments, and strengthening
- Work with project design teams and contractors to deliver projects
- Attend site visits, issue construction observations, and resolve RFIs with a “make it work” mindset
- Support our office manager in developing and maintaining client relationships
What you’ll bring
- At least 3 years’ experience in structural building design in NZ (or a comparable seismic environment)
- A high degree of trust, drive, and self-efficacy
- Technical ability with a pragmatic and approachable style
- Strong knowledge of NZ structural codes, seismic design, and construction methods
- Proficiency with analysis/design tools (ETABS, SpaceGass or similar)
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Eligibility to work in New Zealand
What you'll get
- Salary in the range of $90–130k depending on experience
- Exposure to a full range of work, including significant size projects
- A small local team with the support of the Auckland office
- Flexible working, professional development support, and the tools you need to do your best work
Our Values
We believe that great engineering starts with great people. Relationships — not bureaucracy — drive success. We foster a culture where collaboration, mentorship, and trust take priority, ensuring our team thrives and our clients receive exceptional service.
We don’t over-engineer — we engineer smarter. Every solution we deliver is rooted in efficiency, practicality, and performance. We simplify complexity, focus on real-world outcomes, and design with purpose, ensuring our work stands the test of time.
Innovation doesn’t happen by standing still. We’re always learning, evolving, and challenging the status quo — whether through new technologies, improved processes, or bold ideas that reshape the industry. We push boundaries to stay ahead.
We operate with honesty, clarity, and accountability. No corporate fluff, no unnecessary layers — just direct, open communication and a commitment to doing the right thing for our clients, our team, and our projects.